This week In Jazz Legends 52/52

How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.

The subjects du jour are : Chet Baker, Helen Merrill, Dinah Washington, Thelonious Monk, Charles Mingus, Bill Evans . Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Sttit, Anita O’Day, Louis Armstrong, Jack Teagarden, Freddie Hubbard, Weather Report, Duke Ellington

They are the “Jazz Legends” performers selected among the 294 Posts we publish this week.

QUIZ QUESTIONS
QUIZ QUESTIONS

1. During which event did Chet Baker perform \"You Don't Know What Love Is\" in 1956?

  • A Teatro Eliseo, Rome
  • B La Scala, Milan
  • C Berlin Jazz Festival

2. Which renowned jazz musician accompanied Helen Merrill on her 1953 recording of "You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To"?

  • A John Coltrane
  • B Clifford Brown
  • C Miles Davis

3. What bold act accompanied Dinah Washington's cover performance of "Send Me to the 'Lectric Chair"?

  • A Broke a guitar on stage
  • B Wore a prison outfit
  • C Delivered a chilling vocal

4. What significant event in Thelonious Monk's career happened on his 1963 tour of Japan?

  • A He proposed on stage
  • B A television broadcast
  • C First international tour

5. What defines the structure of Charles Mingus's "Orange Was The Color Of Her Dress, Then Blue Silk"?

  • A Monotonous rhythm
  • B Simple three-chord pattern
  • C Complex stop-time figures

6. Which instrument brought jazz innovation to Bill Evans's 1965 performances of "Autumn Leaves"?

  • A Guitar
  • B Violin
  • C Piano

7. Who is rumored to have actually composed the melody for "On the Sunny Side of the Street"?

  • A Fats Waller
  • B Cole Porter
  • C Duke Ellington

8. Anita O'Day's concert in Tokyo in 1963 highlighted her performance of which song?

  • A Boogie Blues
  • B My Funny Valentine
  • C The Girl from Ipanema

9. Louis Armstrong's and Jack Teagarden's collaboration on which song became iconic during their 1947 concert?

  • A Rockin' Chair
  • B Stardust
  • C Blueberry Hill

10. Freddie Hubbard's "Birdlike" is a tribute to which jazz legend?

  • A Dizzy Gillespie
  • B Charlie Parker
  • C John Coltrane

11. Which instrument did Joe Zawinul play during Weather Report's 1971 performances?

  • A Trombone
  • B Keyboards
  • C Trumpet

12. What blend did Duke Ellington achieve in his "Concert of Sacred Music" premiered in 1965?

  • A Classical and rock
  • B Jazz and gospel
  • C Blues and opera

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Tracklist

1 . Chet Baker . You Don't Know What Love Is

Lifted from : Chet Baker records the album 'Chet' with Herbie Mann, Pepper Adams, Bill Evans, Kenny Burrell, Paul Chambers and Connie Kay (1958)

2 . Helen Merrill . You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To

Lifted from : Helen Merrill records with Clifford Brown 'Helen Merrill,' her eponymous debut album for Emarcy (1955)

3 . Dinah Washington . Send Me To The 'Lectric Chair

Lifted from : Dinah Washington records 'Dinah Sings Bessie Smith,' an album for Emarcy (1957)

4 . Thelonious Monk . Evidence

Lifted from : Thelonious Monk records his fifth album 'Big Band and Quartet in Concert' for Columbia (1963)

5 . Charles Mingus . Orange Was the Color of Her Dress Then Blue Silk

Lifted from : Charles Mingus records 'Changes Two,' an album for Atlantic Records (1974)

6 . Bill Evans . Autumn Leaves

Lifted from : Bill Evans records, with Paul Motian and Scott LaFaro, 'Portrait in Jazz' for Riverside (1959)

7 . Dizzy Gillespie & Sonny Sttit . On The Sunny Side Of The Street

Lifted from : Dizzy Gillespie records, with Sonny Rollins and Sonny Stitt, 'Sonny Side Up,' an album for Verve (1957)

8 . Anita O'Day . Four Brothers

Lifted from : On TV today, Anita O'Day in Tokyo (1963)

9 . Louis Armstrong . Jack Teagarden . Old Rockin' Chair

Lifted from : On TV today . Louis Armstrong & Jack Teagarden (1957)

10 . Freddie Hubbard . Birdlike

Lifted from : We remember Freddie Hubbard 'Hubiquity'

11 . Weather Report . Directions

Lifted from : We remember Alphonse Mouzon. 'Fusion Moves On'

12 . Duke Ellington . David Danced (Before the Lord With All His Might) (w/ Jon Hendricks)

Lifted from : Duke Ellington records . A Concert of Sacred Music' at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York (1965)

And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:

1. Chet Baker performed at Teatro Eliseo in Rome, marking a critical phase in his illustrious European tour. This concert solidified his connection with Italian jazz enthusiasts.

2. Clifford Brown lent his trumpet prowess to Helen Merrill's rendition of the Cole Porter classic in 1953, setting a standard for future interpretations.

3. Dinah Washington's 1958 version of "Send Me to the 'Lectric Chair" was notable for her intense vocal delivery, leaving a lasting impression on listeners.

4. During Thelonious Monk's 1963 Japan tour, a television broadcast was made, which was later featured on the "Thelonious Monk – The Classic Quartet" album.

5. Mingus's composition stood out for its intricate arrangement, featuring stop-time figures and mood shifts, which exemplified his innovation.

6. Bill Evans's piano work on "Autumn Leaves" reflected his signature blend of complex chord voicings and thoughtful improvisation.

7. Fats Waller is rumored to have composed the melody for "On the Sunny Side of the Street," though official credit went elsewhere.

8. Anita O'Day's 1963 Tokyo concert showcased her robust performance of "Boogie Blues," highlighting her vocal agility and improvisation.

9. "Rockin' Chair" became a signature piece for Armstrong and Teagarden during their iconic performances, strengthened by their dynamic musical exchange.

10. "Birdlike" pays homage to Charlie Parker's bebop legacy, with Hubbard's composition demonstrating an advance beyond traditional structures.

11. During Weather Report's 1971 shows, Joe Zawinul's keyboard expertise contributed to the group's formative sound and experimental prowess.

12. Ellington's 1965 concert achieved a notable fusion of jazz and gospel, reflecting his innovative approach to sacred and secular music integration.

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